Ocean City Cancels All Special Events Through October

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The new normal for summer will continue into fall. All of Ocean City's special events through October have been canceled, announced Mayor Jay Gillian.

"It would be irresponsible to stage events that attract dense crowds," Gillian said. "We cannot let our guard down. Please continue to avoid large gatherings and please continue to wear face coverings in all public places."

Ocean City's special events in that timeframe include the Baby Parade, the September air shows, the Corvette show and the Fall Block Party. The city has canceled almost all special events since mid-March, around the time Governor Phil Murphy initially declared a state of emergency for the virus.

The Cape May County Health Department has reported six active cases, 53 people cleared off quarantine and three deaths among Ocean City residents as of noon Sunday. The CMCHD also reported three active non-resident cases connected to Ocean City as of this time.

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